Oskaloosa Care Center
605 Highway 432, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 · (641) 676-3414
For profit - Corporation · 83 certified beds
Oskaloosa Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 5 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $45,354 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 19, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 19, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.June 19, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 19, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.June 19, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 19, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 22 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 11, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 11, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 11, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 15, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 15, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.April 15, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 15, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 13, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.September 17, 2025 · F0678 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 17, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.September 17, 2025 · F0940 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.September 17, 2025 · F0944 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.September 17, 2025 · F0945 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide training in compliance and ethics.September 17, 2025 · F0946 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 23, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 23, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.January 23, 2025 · F0642 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 23, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 23, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.August 1, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.August 1, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 10, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $45,354September 17, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.66 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.31 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 62.6% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 83 |
| Average residents per day | 79.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Crystal Heights Care Center Oskaloosa · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Northern Mahaska Specialty Care Oskaloosa · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Oakwood Specialty Care Albia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Bloomfield Care Center Bloomfield · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Centerville Specialty Care Centerville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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